Inactivity leads to approximately 3.2 million deaths per year.
Increasing physical activity has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease by 11 percent among adults 60 years and older because working out stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Disabled exercisers can reduce the risk of heart disease by 16 percent; while diabetics and seniors with hypertension or high cholesterol can lower their risk by up to seven percent. However, discontinuing exercise increases the risk of heart disease by 27 percent.
Before beginning a new workout plan, it is recommended that older adults speak with their healthcare provider about what type of exercise program would be appropriate and safe for them.
For more information on how to improve your quality of life through exercise, please consult a fitness specialist at the Crosby Wellness Center or join a fitness event at the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/people-over-age-60-should-work-out-more-not-less
This post originally appeared on CrosbyWellnessCenter.org.
To find out more about the Crosby Wellness Center’s offerings and membership options, click here.
Five Steps for Starting a Fitness Routine Starting a fitness routine can be a challenging activity. Between finding the right gym, an exercise you enjoy, comfortable workout gear, and creating and maintaining this healthy habit – it’s not an easy task. It can take a while to see the results you’re working towards and ultimately…
A collaboration between the Winter Park Health Foundation and AdventHealth, the Center for Health & Wellbeing is an 80,000-square foot, state-of-the-art facility, open to the public, where the disciplines of wholeness, fitness, and medicine merge to empower healthy and active lifestyles. More than a building, the Center is a place for community and connection. Fitness at the Center…
There is no time like now to refocus and recommit to your fitness routine. That’s why we are inviting you to join the expert certified personal trainers from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing on Wednesdays beginning this January on the CHWB Facebook page for Work…
